Acetoacetate
| Sunquest Code: | ACAT | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3260 | Epic Name: | Acetoacetate |
| Synonyms: | Acetoacetic Acid | ||
| Methodology: | Gas chromatography | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 3-10 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.6 mL. Does not permit repeat analysis. |
| Container: | Red (no gel) (Purple (EDTA)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected in gel tube. Room temperature specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL, 1.2 mL minimum. Freeze immediately. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight on dry ice Mon-Thur. |
| Stability: | Stability: Refrigerated: 4 days, frozen -20: 4 days, frozen -70: 7 days. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Medical Services via MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | NMS: 99060 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 5-30 mcg/mL |
| Use: | Acetoacetate is the principle compound in plasma, serum, or urine which causes a positive nitroprusside qualitative test for "ketones" or "acetone." Qualitative determination in plasma is only rarely required for work-up of metabolic disorders. |
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